Why does HR so often bear the brunt of blame for management problems? When a manager quakes at the thought of delivering tough feedback, HR becomes the scapegoat. When an employee is a poor fit for ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hiring and retention of employees are difficult for demographic reasons, I’ve argued in a series of articles on Forbes. But a ...

— -- Last July, Food and Drug Administration officials issued a rare warning to U.S. consumers: Botulism toxin was suspected in hot dog chili sauce made by Castleberry's Food. The botulism ...

For years, one phrase has echoed through the halls of executive meetings and exit interviews alike: “People don’t leave companies. They leave managers.” It’s catchy. It’s easy to remember. It puts the ...

I recently had a conversation about a situation that reminded me of an often-neglected management problem. It involved a manager who wanted to be great friends with everyone, which on the face of it ...